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Clinical Statements

Clinical Statements address topics of relevance to ophthalmologists and policy makers and make known the Academy's position on an issue to educate and provide guidance on issues of concern. Clinical statements are developed by the Academy without any external financial support.

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“Flash Sterilization”—Avoid Confusion in Sterilization Terms

Summarizes the Academy recommendation to not use the term, "flash," but instead describe the sterilization technique in detail in order to avoid confusion.
Date: April 2008
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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TASS Resources

Provides information and resources from the Academy, OMIC and other sources about TASS to help in its diagnosis and patient management. There are instructions and a link to the FDA to report occurrences of TASS.
Date: February 2008
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Shaken Baby Syndrome

This is an excerpt from the Basic and Clinical Science Course Section on Shaken Baby Syndrome that reviews diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management by ophthalmologists.
Date: February 2008
Source: AAO Basic and Clinical Science Course, 2007-2008
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Summary Recommendations for Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Surgery

This provides summary recommendations, based on expert opinion and consensus, for practices that promote the patient's best interests and safety in performing Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) surgery.
Date: January 2008
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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Summary Recommendations for LASIK

This provides recommendations, based on expert opinion and consensus, for practices that promote the patient's best interests and safety in performing LASIK.
Date: January 2008
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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Appropriate Management of the Refractive Surgery Patient

Reviews the informed consent of a patient who wishes to have refractive surgery, the performance of surgery, perioperative care, and the appropriate roles of other health care providers following surgery.
Date: January 2008
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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Extended Wear of Contact Lenses

Describes risks of extended wear contact lenses and recommends patient education about good hygiene
Date: January 2008
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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Glasses as a Medical Necessity

Examines the role of glasses in preventing visual loss.
Date: May 2007
Source: AAO and AAPOS
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Vision Screening for Infants and Children

Discusses the necessity of timely screening for the early detection and treatment of eye and vision problems in America’s children.
Date: March 2007
Source: AAO and AAPOS
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Cataract Surgery in the Second Eye

Briefly reviews the indications for cataract surgery in the second eye, the benefits of surgery, the timing of surgery, and simultaneous bilateral cataract surgery.
Date: February 2007
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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